The PNG Teaching Service Commission has launched a new digital system to manage teacher records, replacing the manual filing system that has been used since the country gained independence.
The new Teacher Workforce File and Qualification Digitization Project, launched in Port Moresby, allows the Commission to quickly access accurate information when making decisions about teachers’ appointments, salaries, and retirement.
The project was supported by the Australian Government through the Partnerships for Improving Education Program.
Teaching Service Commission Chairman Mani Mike Ugaia said having verified digital data will help the Commission better manage the country’s teaching workforce.
He also said many teachers are nearing retirement, with more than 20,000 expected to leave the profession in the coming years.
Under the new system, teachers will be notified when they turn 55, giving them five years to prepare before retiring at 60.
“Figures don’t lie,” Mr Ugaia said. “Verified data now allows the Commission to act fairly and transparently, helping teachers plan financially and personally.”
How about existing early before the age of 60
Morobe province is still waiting for new vacancies. Many teachers are still out on the streets. What’s the response on this issue??
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Way forward TSC
Thank you TSC for counting us teachers in and planning for us and the future of PNG. Great initiative using the new digital system. Thank you to the Australian government, through the PIE program.
It’s a good initiative by the current TSC Team. We have a lot of outstanding issues yet to be addressed. Pay issue is the most common problem department is depriving. Now that we have the website, we’ll address directly to the responsible officers at TSC and get responds straight away. Thank you TSC.